cross-

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Shaped like a cross or X

   Shaped like a cross or X; crossing lines.

   • e.g. crossbody, crossbuck, cross-stitch
2. 2

   Perpendicular in angle

   Perpendicular in angle; transverse.

   • e.g. crossbedding, crossband, crossmember
   • . See visuals for difference between crossband and crossbuck.
3. 3

   Moving from one side to the other

   Moving from one side to the other; across.

   • e.g. crossfield, cross-city. When used for a rectangular space, this movement is typically diagonal, such as in crossbelt and crosscourt.
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   1. 4

      Moving or acting against, opposing, contrary.

      • e.g. crossflow, cross-beat, cross-vote
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   2. 5

      Located in between. Often, but not necessarily, forming an H-shaped structure.

      • e.g. cross-passage, cross-tunnel, crossfire
   3. 6

      More than one, often in indicating applicability to several domains that are usually…

      More than one, often in indicating applicability to several domains that are usually separate.

      • e.g. crosslingual, cross-browser, crossfunctional, cross-cultural
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   4. 7

      Mutual exchange or influence, where both entities are affected in the same way. Mutuality.

      • e.g. crosstalk, crossrepression, crosscalibration, cross-progress
   5. 8

      One entity affecting a similar entity, such as to transfer of one property from one…

      One entity affecting a similar entity, such as to transfer of one property from one entity to the other.

      • e.g. crossregulation, crossfeed, crossprotection
   6. 9

      Alternate, different.

      • e.g. cross-tune, cross-birth, cross-live
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